Carnal - Kyōtani x Reader -Haikyuu!!

Nine

“Can I help you?” She asked politely, sounding drained. I reached behind and dragged Kyōtani to stand by my side.

“I've come to return your runaway son, Kyōtani-San.” I smiled as her eyes lit up and she literally pounced on the boy, making him stumble backwards as she hugged him tightly.

“Kentarō! I was so worried about you! Where have you been?! I almost called the freaking police!” She wailed, nearing tears as she peppered his face with kisses. He squirmed, grimacing and blushing whilst I giggled behind my hand.

“Mum...I'm fine...please stop…” He grumbled, leaning away from her pecking lips. She stepped back and turned to grab me into a hug of my own, nearly cracking my back with how hard she squeezed.

“Thank you so much for bringing him home! I hope he wasn't much trouble!” I hugged her back, shaking my head.

“No, not at all! The moment I found out I dragged him back here.” She pulled back and beamed, grabbing my hand and pulling me inside.

“Please stay for some tea and dinner! I cannot thank you enough!” Kyōtani sighed heavily as he followed us all the way to the kitchen.

“I'll have to be back home for dinner, but I'd be happy to stay for a cup of tea. Thank you, Kyōtani-San.” I gave her a small bow and she waved her finger, tutting me.

“None of that, my dear! Please call me Rumiko! Oh, how rude of me! I never even asked your name!” I couldn't help but smile at the flustered woman as she began collecting cups and tea bags from her cupboards.

“My name is (L/N) (F/N). I'm a friend of your sons from the volleyball club.” I swear she almost dropped the mug in her hand as she turned around, mouth agape.

“You're a friend of Kentarō’s?” She nearly teared up again when I nodded.

“Yes, ma'am.” A delighted squeal echoed through the room and I had to refrain from rubbing my ear to stop the ringing sensation. That would have been rude.

“I never thought I'd live to see the day that my little boy would finally make a friend! And with such a pretty girl, at that! Look at that (H/C) hair!” She gushed, clutching the mug to her chin.

“Mum!” Kyōtani barked, ears coloured red as he stood a little behind me. I was a little flushed too. His mother's face turned strict as she gave him an unimpressed look.

“You should have told me you made a friend! Anyway, go take a shower! You stink like sweat and filth!” She shooed him away, earning a slight growl but she acted like that was completely normal. I chuckled again, amused by how caring the woman was with her ruffian son. “Sorry about him, sweetheart. You have no idea how happy I am that he has someone to talk to now...I was worried.” She returned to making our tea and I heard the rattle of pipes as water began to run somewhere upstairs.

“To be honest, it took a bit of work to get him to say even more than a word to me...but once we found out we had something in common, he opened up a bit.” I took a seat at the dining table and smiled in thanks when she came over and handed me my tea.

“If I may ask, what would that be?” She queried, sitting across from me.

“We both love dogs. Both of my parents are qualified trainers, and we often foster neglected ones as well. I grew up surrounded by them, and when your son offered to help me carry some supplies home last week he stayed for a while and played with a litter of rescue pups. It was quite a sight.” I ended with a chuckle, taking a long sip. I wasn't nervous at all; Rumiko seemed like a lovely woman, but it was strange that her son didn't quite take after her softness.